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Jeffrey E. Tompkins, Employment Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

focused on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury

Trusted employment attorney serving Atlanta.

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Jeffrey E. Tompkins is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins LLP.

Based in
Atlanta, GEORGIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Employment · Litigation · Personal Injury
  • Handles Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Atlanta, GEORGIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).

About Jeffrey E. Tompkins: Jeffrey E. Tompkins is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Jeffrey E. Tompkins

Jeffrey concentrates on employment, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jeffrey handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Jeffrey takes employment matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Jeffrey takes litigation matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Atlanta, Georgia

Jeffrey takes personal injury matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jeffrey agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Jeffrey E. Tompkins — Attorney of Georgia employment experience

Jeffrey E. Tompkins is an attorney based in Atlanta, GEORGIA. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins LLP.

Jeffrey E. Tompkins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.

Jeffrey E., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey's approach to employment cases

Jeffrey E. Tompkins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Jeffrey E., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey E. is held by other top lawyers in the…

The kind of cases Jeffrey takes

Jeffrey reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, litigation, and personal injury matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.

Credentials

Jeffrey E. Tompkins's legal education and bar admissions

  • Emory University

    J.D. · 1987

Jeffrey studied at J.D. in Emory University.

Law school and academic background

Jeffrey completed J.D. in Emory University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jeffrey runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Jeffrey E. Tompkins

Jeffrey has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026).

Locations

Jeffrey E. Tompkins's office in Atlanta

Jeffrey's primary office is at 3355 Main Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 30337. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins LLP

3355 Main Street

Atlanta, Georgia 30337

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jeffrey E. Tompkins — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jeffrey usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jeffrey charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jeffrey will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Atlanta, Georgia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jeffrey

Jeffrey discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jeffrey confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jeffrey's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jeffrey E. Tompkins

  • How much does it cost to hire Jeffrey for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jeffrey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Jeffrey offer a free consultation?

    Jeffrey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeffrey's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Jeffrey's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Georgia typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jeffrey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jeffrey take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?

    Jeffrey is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jeffrey will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Jeffrey?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jeffrey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jeffrey accepting new employment clients right now?

    Jeffrey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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